Pharmacy Technician, Registered and CPhT- Floater Main Hospital - Mineola at NYU Langone Health

Mineola, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jul, 26

Salary

81769.88

Posted On

11 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pharmacy operations, Sterile preparation, Aseptic technique, Medication dispensing, Inventory management, Controlled substances handling, Automated dispensing cabinets, Pyxis, Omnicell, Medication reconciliation, Record keeping, Communication skills, Organizational skills, Detail oriented, Computer skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. Learn more about NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island [https://nyulangone.org/locations/nyu-langone-hospital-long-island], and interact with us on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/nyulangonehealth/?viewAsMember=true], Glassdoor [https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/NYU-Langone-Health-Reviews-E121521.htm], Indeed [https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Nyu-Langone-Health/reviews], Facebook [http://facebook.com/NYULangone], Twitter [http://twitter.com/nyulangone], YouTube [http://www.youtube.com/user/nyulmc] and Instagram [http://instagram.com/nyulangone]. Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Pharmacy Technician, Registered and CPhT- Floater Main Hospital - Mineola. In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for assisting the supervising pharmacist with any required tasks that Have been approved by federal and state regulations and Hospital policies for performance by non-licensed pharmacy personnel. Job Responsibilities: * Performs other duties as assigned. * Processes supplies received from vendors. Maintains familiarity with formulary drugs regarding their dosage forms, strengths, generictrade names, storage conditions and location in the pharmacy. Informs purchasing assistant of low inventory levels. Forwards completed paperwork and invoices to the purchasing assistant. Informs purchasing assistant of any discrepancies, damages, etc. * Assists pharmacists in the dispensing area and assists pharmacists in the sterile preparation area. Fills medication orders generated by the staff pharmacist, initializing the label, placing medication in the proper container and having the completed preparation checked by a staff pharmacist. Keeps medication areas stocked. Prepares sterile parenteral and irrigation products under the supervision of a staff pharmacist. Performs IV manufacturing list functions. Maintains accurate batch logs. Performs daily parenteral room inventory reporting to purchasing assistant. * Responsible for maintaining the functionality of the the Automated Dispensing Cabinets machines(i.e. Pyxis/Omnicell). Restocks cabinets to par levels. Processes returns. Charges patient care area accounts for medications restocked. Processes patient medication returns * Responsible for maintaining the emergency medication boxtray exchange system. Follows procedures for replacing used or expired boxes on the patient care areas. Updates log book and location board. Inspects and replaces used and expired medications with medications having longest available expiration dates. Updates schematic chart and labels box with earliest expiring medications * Responsible for the handling of controlled substances in accordance with NYS, federal and local regulations, and departmental policies and procedures. Maintains accurate controlled drug log entries. Accurately completes controlled drug floor stock requisitions. Processes controlled drug returns according to policy and procedures, and state and federal regulations. * Responsible for the proper operation of the cartfill robotic system and for performing medication cart exchange. Process patient medication credits. Return extra and discontinued IVPB medications to Pharmacy for credit. * Responsible for participating in the Medication Reconciliation program. Speaks with patients at admission to determine home meds. Ensures proper medication, dose, frequency and indication. Minimum Qualifications: To qualify you must have a High School Diploma or GED. Pharmacy Technician Certification. Registered NYS Pharmacy Tech Basic computer skills. Good communication (both oral and written), organizational, detail oriented, and record keeping skills. Ability to prepare sterile products using proper aseptic technique. Preferred Qualifications: Pharmacy Technician Certification. Ability to prepare sterile products using proper aseptic technique. Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family. NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online. View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal [https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf]. NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $79,822.14 - $81,769.88 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here [https://cdn-static.findly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/290/2017/04/pay-transp_formattedESQA508c.pdf]

Responsibilities

The Pharmacy Technician assists pharmacists with sterile preparation, medication dispensing, and the management of automated dispensing cabinets. They are also responsible for maintaining inventory, handling controlled substances, and participating in the medication reconciliation program.